The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-01-28
owosso Business Mems Association

eiectlon Ol the lOllOWlnp OlllccrS:
President-James Osburn.
Vice President-C. G. Duff.
Secretary-S. Lamfrom.
Treasurer. +. Laubengayer
Executive Committee-James Osburn.
S. Lamfrom, j. f. Laubengayer, L. A.
Todd and s. L. Parkill.
Business Committce-G. r. Black, G.
j. Stuart and c. S. Williams.
The following preamble, constitution
and bylaws were adopted.
PREAMBLE.
WHEREAS. comparison of ideas and
methods and concert of action are neces
sary to the well being Of any community,
and
WHEREAS, We believe that a Business
Mems Association will accomplish these
Objects therefore
REsoIyED-That we, the business men
of Owosso and vicinity, duly assembled on
January 81 1887, do hereby organize our
selves into such an association, and adopt
the constitution and by laws following:
CONSTITUTION.
ARTICLE NAME.
The name of this organization shall
be THE OwossO BUSINESS MEMS Asso.
CATION"
ARTICLE IT.-ODJECTS.
The objects of this Association shall be
to unite merchants and other reputable
business men for reform, development of
industries and work for the general good
and to promote by all legitimate means
the social, moral and business interests of
its members. Among the special objects
sought to be obtained are the following:
/. Concerted action in securing the
location of manufacturing and other pub
lie enterprises, and reductions i'm insur
ance, freight and express rates, when en-
horbtant.
.. Protection against Just laws affect
ing business men, and Il careful scrutiny
of all legislation relating TO the same
B. Inspiring confidence between buyer
and seller by doing business on legitimate
principles.
4. Protection against inferior and adul-
terated goods, short weights, counts and
measures, fictitious brands and labels, and
misrepresentation in public and private.
5. Abolshing the tendency TO indis-
crimnate credit and stimulating the sell
ing of merchandise for ready pay.
6. Maintaining collection department,
for the collection CT doubtful accounts ;
for receiving and imparting prompt infor-
nation as to the standing of persons ask
ing credit; and the black listing of dead
beats who prey upon the trade.
Z. Promoting kinder feelings toward
honorable competitors and removing the
inclination to berate and criminate neigh
bors in trade.
8. Greater care to secure good helpers
and make and keep them worthy by a
llvelier interest in their efforts, habits and
comforts.
8. The proper observance of all nation.
al holidays and more frequent intervals
for rest and recreation.
10. Shorter hours for doing business in
and an honest endeavor to educate the
buyer TO make his purchases between 7 a.
m. and p. m, six days week.
II. To stimulate determination to
render the title Business Man" synonym
for honor, firmness, probity, justice and
high morals.
ARTICLE III-MEMBERsIIIP.
Any firm or individual doing an honor
able business may become n member of
this Association on the two-thirds vote of
the members present at any regular meet
ing, by payment to the Secretary the sum
of 81 membership fee, and agreeing to
pay 90 cents quarterly dues in advance,
and any assessments which shall be voted
by the Association 10 meet expenses.
ARTICLE Iv-OBLIGATIoN.
Evarv ,,crcop mr. f;r,, baoo,,;,r , ,,o,>,
Der of this Association shall be honorably
bound to conform TO the rules, regulations
and by laws.
ARTICLE N-NON.PAYMENT OF DUES.
Any member of this Association who
shall neglect or refuse to pay his dues, or
any assessments ordered by the Assoca-
ton, for three months after such sums be-
come due. shall thereby forfeit his mem.
bership.
ARTICLE yI-oFFICERs.
The officers of this association shall
consist Of President, \ ice President n
Secretary, Treasurer, and an Executive
Committee of five members, of which the
President, Secretary and Treasurer shall
be three; and Business Committee of
three members. These officers shall he
elected semi.annually by ballot and shall
hold office until their successors are elect.
ed
ARTICLE vII--DUTIEs OF OFFICERS.
Section 1.-The President shall preside
at all meetings, if present; III his absence,
the Vice President.
Section 2.-The Secretary shall receive
all money due the Association from any
source and pay the same to the Treasurer,
taking his receipt therefor; keep record
of all meetings; conduct all corrcspon-
dence; keep list of all members in II
book provided for that purpose, and no.
tify all committees of their appointment
Section 3-The Treasurer shall receive
all MONIES from the Secretary, giving his
receipt therefor; pay all bills when ap.
proved by the Executive Committee and
report the condition Of the treasury at
each regular meeting.
Section 4-The Executive Committee
shall have charge of the collection depart.
ment and the compilation and publication
Of the delinquent lists; shall provide
rooms for the Association; audit all bills
and examine the books and accounts of
the Secretary and Treasurer previous to